Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc
L8 GMFMOT history
L8 GMF is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 114,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 114,448 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 17 Oct 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GMF was last recorded at 114,448 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,445 miles · 6 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 11,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,448 miles
- 2025 – 105,983 miles
- 2024 – 98,995 miles
- 2023 – 87,244 miles
- 2022 – 75,571 miles
- 2021 – 62,187 miles
- 2020 – 47,476 miles
- 2019 – 36,410 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,448 miles
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Central Rear Rear axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 25 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,448 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 114,448 miles
- Test number
- 920452231183
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,445 miles (+8,462)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,445 miles
- Test number
- 701066673334
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,983 miles (+39)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 105,983 miles
- Test number
- 822751649433
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear axle corroded
Fail105,944 miles (+6,949)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,944 miles
- Test number
- 116553662322
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Rear axle corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,995 miles (+11,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 98,995 miles
- Test number
- 548372374339
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,244 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 87,244 miles
- Test number
- 996674157129
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail87,242 miles (+11,671)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,242 miles
- Test number
- 822846857026
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,571 miles (+13,384)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 75,571 miles
- Test number
- 135483289379
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,187 miles (+14,711)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 62,187 miles
- Test number
- 754773930269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,476 miles (+11,066)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 47,476 miles
- Test number
- 433167336251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 36,410 miles
- Test number
- 240099046431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 GMF
- Does L8 GMF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GMF is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GMF?
- The MOT on L8 GMF is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 GMF done?
- L8 GMF was recorded at 114,448 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 11,095 miles a year.
- Has L8 GMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GMF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 GMF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 GMF find?
- L8 GMF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge.
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